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Re: Hormone Changes After Weaning

In case anyone was curious, I had an ultrasound today to check for ovarian cysts and everything there was good and clean. I did have an echo last week, though and the results weren't that great. I have regurgitation in the mitral and tricuspid valves and my left ventricle has global hypokinesis with an ejection fraction of 40%. I have to see a cardiologist now as well as a rheumatologist. I scheduled the visit with the rheumatologist, but I won't be able to get in until September. Hopefully the cardiologist isn't as busy...

Re: Hormone Changes After Weaning

My friend works for the hospital and said generally you don't get a referral to that particular cardiologist unless you really need it, so they tend to get you in within a week or two. I'm hoping they'll call tomorrow or Monday to set up the appointment. I've been having chest pain and trouble breathing for several weeks now and was told at the ER I was over reacting and it was probably just anxiety. Glad my OB thought that was a load of crap and scheduled the echo. I'm only 24 and my grandmother's heart is in better condition than mine. I will post when I know anything more as far as what has caused the damage and what treatment will be...

Re: Hormone Changes After Weaning

I got a diagnosis today of congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy, but the cause is still unknown. He said it may be autoimmune and I need to keep my appointment with the rheumatologist in September. I'm supposed to start a couple of medications for 6 months and then reevaluate if the damage has been fixed.

Re: Hormone Changes After Weaning

I am sorry to hear that you have this diagnosis, mama. I am glad though, that someone finally took you seriously and that now you have a diagnosis in hand to help you move forward and get the help and treatment you've needed!

Apologies for the short responses! I'm usually responding one-handed on my smartphone!

Re: Hormone Changes After Weaning

Originally Posted by @llli*sonogirl

I am sorry to hear that you have this diagnosis, mama. I am glad though, that someone finally took you seriously and that now you have a diagnosis in hand to help you move forward and get the help and treatment you've needed!